I dont know but it seems like anxiety runs in my family. I doubt it works like that. But my brother for the last two weeks hasnt been doing ANYTHING. He stoped working out of no where. Had a great job..just quit..and now all he does is sit home eat and smoke cigarettes one after another. He used to always go out with his friends and do things. Now He dosn't even go out on weekends or any other day. I keep asking him whats wrong and he says he dosn't feel good, and he dont feel like going out. He ALWAYS used to go out of the house almost every hour, now he dosn't even go out at all. Its making me nervous because hes acting like a total different person. I know he dosn't do drugs or anything because thats not his personality, i just want my brother back. Is this depression or anxiety. I have major anxiety and I dont let my problems ruin my life like that. Someone know what this is?
2007-02-09 09:32:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It sure sounds like depression, does he sleep a lot?
Another possibility is that he was invovled in a crime, or in some criminal enterprise, or was a witness to a crime, and it freaked him out, and he is afraid of going out, lest he get arrested, or maybe he received threats not to go to police.
You need to talk with him frankly, and get the truth out of him. You need to tell him, "I know something is going on with you, and it isn't good. You must tell me so that I can help you." Reassure him that you love him, that you are scared for him, and that you promise to do whatever you can to help.
2007-02-09 09:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.
Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.
Depression Free Method?
2016-05-16 06:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for spiritual councellor. A pastol from a Christian Church will be a great help. Your brother also needs prayers. People can't even recognise when evil is playing a roll in hour life. (Ephesians 6:10-17). You both need to give your heart to Jesus, read the Bible and pray to God, that means to talk to God. (Jeremiah 33:3); ((Romans 10:8-10). People enter in a transition of depression when there is a deception, and needs to forgive and be forgiven. (Matthew 6:14); (Joshua 1:8); (Isaiah 26:3). Once he forgive, his heart will be free of that negative though and will found peace that give healing to the heart. (Colossians 3:13). Let him knows about these messages of God. Talk to him and tell that it's nessesary forgiveness for his own good otherwise he will leave a door open for devil to take advantage of him. God bless you.
2007-02-09 11:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Tititita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been diagnosed for depression and I take anti-depressants that are only 20mg, but that makes me 'happy enough' to handle what life throws me. Life is TOO short NOT to! Your brother is DEFINETLY depressed. Unfortunately like a person on drugs or alcohol - they have to WANT to help themselves. You can't PUSH them because that could 'push them over'. See if someone OUT OF FAMILY realm could talk to him. Maybe he'll open up. Good luck and God Bless!
2007-02-09 09:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by curiousgeorgette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like depression.
Was he hyperactive before, never sleeping, always in a frenzy? If so, it could be bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Mental health issues does indeed run in families.
Encourage him to get help, but you may not be able to. Watch that he does not become suicidal - talk about death, ending it, etc. People often feel better before trying suicide because they have made a decision.
2007-02-09 09:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Raina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This definitely seems like symptoms of depression. Maybe it will pass but you need to keep a close eye on him in case it doesn't. Maybe you could enlist the help of some of his friends who could try encouraging him to go out with them? If he's not getting better soon and shows no sign of getting help, maybe some tough love will be required to jolt him out of his inaction. He needs to be contributing for his food and shelter, if not financially then by helping out with chores. Maybe you could help him to help himself.
2007-02-09 10:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he's depressed. Will he open up to you? Or does he have a best friend that he can trust?? Maybe you can call him and have him come over and see if he'll open up. Without him knowing, of course. Good luck and I hope he cheers up soon!!
2007-02-09 09:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by pebbles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like depression, just be there for him and love him.
mental health issues run in families, whether it is anxiety or depression.
im sorry babydoll youll be in my prayers.
BIG HUG from me[that your brother doesnt seem to have the stregth to give you.]
take care of yourself and love on your bro
good luck.
2007-02-09 09:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isolation. He's trying to find himself. Whatever you do don't confront him about this!
2007-02-09 09:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Kristy K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋